Bamboo Bubby Scratch Sleeve Top - Bamboo Top for Kids with Eczema

WHAT MAKES THIS TOP DIFFERENT

Standard long-sleeve tops leave the hands exposed — the first place children with eczema scratch. The Bamboo Bubby Scratch Sleeve Top solves this with integrated fold-back mitten cuffs that convert between open and closed in seconds. During play, the cuffs fold back completely so hands are free. During a flare, in the car, or at rest time, they fold forward and stay in place — wrapping little hands in soft bamboo without the need for separate mittens that fall off, get lost, or spark a meltdown.

It's the same bamboo and organic cotton blend trusted by Australian families across the entire Bamboo Bubby range — designed for daily wear, not just overnight protection.

My son scratches his face whenever he's tired or in the car seat. What helps?

Cover his hands at the times he scratches most. Fold the mitten cuffs of the Bamboo Bubby Scratch Sleeve Top for Kids over his hands for car trips, rest time and bed, then fold them back for play and meals. Keep his nails short. If his skin is weeping, bleeding or getting worse, see your GP.

My daughter scratches her arms all day, not just at night. What can she wear?

A top she can wear from breakfast to bedtime. The Bamboo Bubby Scratch Sleeve Top for Kids has long sleeves to cover her arms and mitten cuffs she can close whenever the itch starts. With the cuffs open, she has full use of her hands for play, drawing and eating.

Mittens never stay on my child. Why would these be different?

The mittens are part of the sleeve, so they can't fall off or get lost. Separate mittens rely on a tight wrist or a tie, and kids pull them off. Here the mitten cuff folds over the hand and folds back again. Your child keeps the same top on all day.

My child scratches without noticing. How do I help during the day?

Most daytime scratching happens when hands are idle, such as watching TV, reading or riding in the car. Those are good times to fold the mitten cuffs over. The rest of the time, hands stay free. You switch in seconds, with no change of clothes and no fuss.

What sizes does the kids Scratch Sleeve Top come in?

The Bamboo Bubby Scratch Sleeve Top for Kids comes in 1-2yr, 3-4yr, 5-6yr, 7-8yr, 9-10yr and 11-12yr. Each size covers a generous two-year band, so one top lasts longer. If your child is between sizes or tall for their age, choose the bigger size.

What is the top made of?

70% bamboo viscose, 25% organic cotton and 5% elastane. It's the same super-soft blend as the sleeves of the Bamboo Bubby Eczema Mitten Sleeves. The bamboo feels smooth on sensitive skin, and the elastane lets the top stretch as your child moves and plays.

Is the top warm enough for winter, or too warm for summer?

The bamboo blend breathes well, so the top works across most of the year. In winter, layer a jumper or cardigan over it. On hot days, dress your child for the weather, and keep the top for cooler evenings, rest time and bed.

Does it match the kids footed pants?

Yes. Pair the Bamboo Bubby Scratch Sleeve Top for Kids with the Bamboo Bubby Bamboo Footed Pants for Kids to cover hands, arms, legs and feet. Bought together in one size, they make the Bamboo Bubby Kids Bamboo Pyjama Set. Buy them separately if your child needs a different size top and pants.

How do the mitten cuffs fold?

Each sleeve ends in a mitten cuff. Pull it forward over the hand and the fingers sit inside soft bamboo. Fold it back and the hand is free. Older kids can open and close the cuffs themselves, which gives them some control over the itch.

Can the top go on over creams?

Yes. Put creams on first, then the Bamboo Bubby Scratch Sleeve Top for Kids. The sleeves help keep cream on the arms instead of rubbed off on clothes and bedding. Follow your GP or nurse's advice on which creams to use, and ask them before using it over wet wraps.

How does the top go on?

It's a pull-on top with no buttons or press studs to dig into sore skin. Pop it over the head, slide the arms through and check the cuffs sit at the wrists. Fold the mitten cuffs over the hands whenever they're needed.

Are the mittens silk like the Eczema Mitten Sleeves?

No. On the Bamboo Bubby Scratch Sleeve Top for Kids, the closed mitten is the same soft bamboo blend as the rest of the top. The Bamboo Bubby Eczema Mitten Sleeves have 100% silk mittens. Both use the same fold-over idea: closed for scratching, open for play.

Is the top safe for sleep?

It's a close-fitting long sleeve top with nothing loose to tangle. The mitten cuffs cover only the hands, so your child's face and neck stay clear. Choose the right size so the sleeves sit well, and dress your child for the room temperature.

Is bamboo good for sensitive skin?

Many families with eczema choose bamboo because it's smooth, soft and breathable. The blend has no polyester or fleece. Wash the top once before the first wear, and use a fragrance-free detergent. If your child's skin is cracked or weeping, follow your GP's advice on dressing it.

Scratch sleeve top or mitten sleeves: which one?

The Bamboo Bubby Eczema Mitten Sleeves fit newborn to 6 years. They're worn over other clothes and have silk mittens. The Bamboo Bubby Scratch Sleeve Top for Kids is the top itself, in sizes 1-2yr to 11-12yr. Choose the top for school-age kids, or for a single piece to wear all day.

Should I buy the top or the full Kids Pyjama Set?

Buy the top if hands and arms are the main problem, or for daytime wear. If your child also scratches legs and feet at night, the Bamboo Bubby Kids Bamboo Pyjama Set adds the footed pants. The set and the separate pieces cost the same.

How is it different from a regular long sleeve top?

A regular top leaves the hands free to scratch. The Bamboo Bubby Scratch Sleeve Top for Kids has mitten cuffs built into the sleeves, so you cover hands without separate mittens. The bamboo blend feels smooth and soft on sensitive skin. It has been designed in Australia by Bamboo Bubby for kids with eczema.

Which size top should I buy for my child?

Choose by age: 1-2yr, 3-4yr, 5-6yr, 7-8yr, 9-10yr or 11-12yr. If your child is between sizes or tall, size up. A roomier sleeve lets the mitten cuffs fold over easily and sits softly on sore skin. Kids sizes go by age, with no measurement chart.

How many tops do we need?

If your child wears it every day, three tops cover a busy week, with one on, one in the wash and one spare. Three tops also take your order over $99, so Australian shipping is free. Under $99, it's a flat $12 in Australia and $15 to New Zealand.

How do I wash the kids top?

Machine wash warm on a gentle cycle. Line dry or tumble dry low, and cool iron if needed. Skip bleach and fabric softener, because softener coats bamboo fibres and makes them less soft. If the top feels stiff, a short tumble on low with no heat softens it.